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University of Leeds: Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management
Institution | University of Leeds |
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Department | School of Medicine |
Web | http://www.leeds.ac.uk |
pgmed-admissions@leeds.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0113 343 0806 |
Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Cardiac disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. In the UK the demand for cardiac specialists is greater than ever, with demand for the profession on the rise. Cardiac rhythm and device practitioners are sought after specialists who work across hospital and community environments, combining patient care and problem solving.
**Make an impact**
Our Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management course will prepare you to become a highly competent and advanced practitioner, ready to make a real contribution to modern healthcare services. It is designed for healthcare professionals with a specialist interest in cardiac rhythm management and implantable cardiac devices (including pacemakers, ICDs and heart failure devices).
**Course highlights**
- Develop specialist clinical expertise underpinned by in-depth theoretical knowledge in implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, ICD, CRT and remote monitoring.
- Gain an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline.
- Teaching delivered by an active, research-focused, multi-disciplinary team of clinical academics including IBHRE and BHRS-accredited cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses and cardiologists.
- Complete hands on training in implantable loop recorder implantation
- Aimed at a range of healthcare professionals including Cardiac Physiologists, Hospital Doctors, GPs, Cardiac Nurse Specialists, Physician Associates, Radiographers and Allied Health Professionals.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry Requirements including English Language GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent GCSE English Language grade C or above Evidence of recent study (normally within the last 5 years) |
Location | University of Leeds Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9JT |
Summary
Cardiac disease is a major problem of the Western world. In the UK the demand for cardiac specialists is greater than the number practising, ensuring a continued future for registered professionals. Cardiac rhythm and device practitioners are in-demand specialists who work across stimulating hospital and community environments, combining patient care with analytical problem solving.
**Make an impact**
Our Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management course will develop you into a highly competent and advanced practitioner ready to make a real contribution to modern healthcare services. It is designed for healthcare professionals with a specialist interest in cardiac rhythm management and implantable cardiac devices (including pacemakers, ICDs and heart failure devices).
**Course highlights**
- Develop specialist clinical expertise underpinned by in-depth theoretical knowledge in cardiac Implantable devices including pacemakers, ICD, CRT and remote monitoring.
- Gain an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline.
- Teaching delivered by a research active multi-disciplinary team of clinical academics including IBHRE and BHRS accredited cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses and cardiologists.
- Undertake hands on training in implantable loop recorder implantation
- Aimed at a range of healthcare professionals including Cardiac Physiologists, Hospital Doctors, GPs, Cardiac Nurse Specialists, Physician Associates, Radiographers and Allied Health Professionals.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry Requirements including English Language GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent GCSE English Language grade C or above Evidence of recent study (normally within the last 5 years) |
Location | University of Leeds Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9JT |
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